Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 October 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 November 2012. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 19 November 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the F-35 joint strike fighter jet will be battle-ready.
[126580]
- Answer
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Under current planning assumptions, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has a provisional initial operating capability of 2018, with the aircraft's in-service date not due to be finalised until its next investment decision point. As stated in the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review, it is the UK's intention to have the Carrier Strike capability from 2020.
The first two test and evaluation aircraft were delivered this summer. The first production aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2016.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 126580; 553 c233W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- F-35 aircraft
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